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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

SITE LOCATION:  Grasses grow in a wide range of growing conditions.  From wet to dry, sun to shade -- choose the grass to fit your location and it will give you seasons of low maintenance enjoyment.

 WATER:  Many grasses exhibit drought tolerance once established, however, regular water for the first two months until established will benefit all ornamental grasses.

 FERTILIZER:  It is best not to fertilize your ornamental grasses.  Fertilizer creates soft, succulent growth that results in a weaker plant that tends to flop over and needs staking.

 MAINTENANCE:  Cut back deciduous (warm season) grasses in early spring (1st of March) before new growth begins.  They can be sheared to within a few inches of the ground.   If your grass is evergreen (cold season) and shows tattered or brown tips -- a light trim -- 1/3 of the grass height is all they need.

 PROPAGATION:  Some grasses will re-seed in your garden -- if this is a concern -- cut back inflorescence (flowers) before they mature and shatter.  Grasses respond well to division -- which should be done during active growth.  Consult a reference for the best time for your particular grass.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

"The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses":
    by John Greenlee

"The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses":
    by Rick Darke

"The Plantfinder’s Guide to Ornamental Grasses": 
    by Roger Grounds

 "Gardening with Grasses":
     by Michael King & Piet Oudolf